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NOMOS Glashütte TangentevsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Tangente
NOMOS GlashütteTangente
MSRP $2,620
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente35mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Tangente53 hoursh
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Tangente50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Tangente$2,620
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
6.2mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,620
$328

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is celebrated as an industry classic with an award-winning, time-tested design that fits diverse environments. Reviewers highlight its slim 6.8mm thickness and 37.5mm case, housing a 52-hour power reserve hand-wound movement. However, its 30m water resistance limits suitability for beach activities, and the dual date complication is considered eccentric. On balance, reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its enduring design and wearability.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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